Scenario:Karva - S.O.S.
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S.O.S.
The crew responds to a distress signal from an island that is supposed to be deserted. There they find the treasure hunter Karva, who was apparently deceived and left behind. When she learns that the crew is on its way to the Island of the Astrals, she decides to join up for the thrill of it.
The crew is flying near an island thought to be deserted.
Suddenly Katalina leans forward on the deck and points out something sparkling on the surface of the island.
Katalina: Hm? Is that a flare?
Vyrn: Huh? From that tiny island? Isn't it supposed to be deserted?
Katalina: Hmm... My eyes could be playing tricks on me, but let's try signaling in response.
Katalina fires her flare gun. The blazing projectile flies through the sky, leaving a trail in its wake.
Katalina: Look! A reply! That's definitely a distress signal! We have to go help!
The crew lands on the island and heads for the approximate location where the flare gun was fired.
Karva: Oh! You came!
Lyria: Are you all right? What are you doing in a place like this?
Karva: Hahaha... Funny story, actually. I was on a mission I accepted from some other treasure hunters and was busy trying to avoid traps in the ruins...
Karva: And the next thing I knew, my clients had disappeared and stranded me here—without even paying me!
Vyrn: Whoa... That's awful...
Karva: So I decided to hitchhike. I'm sure glad you noticed my distress signal.
Karva: This sort of thing actually happens a lot. I'll have to complain to the arbitrator when I get back.
Vyrn: Yikes... You oughta be more careful about who you do business with.
Karva: Maybe... Oh, I'm Karva by the way! Since you're giving me a lift, I guess it's only right to introduce myself!
Thus the crew returns to the Grandcypher with Karva in tow.
Vyrn: You sure are in a good mood for somebody who got ripped off. I know you said you're used to it, but still...
Karva: Oh? Hehehe... You noticed? The truth is, I found a little something...
Karva laughs smugly and produces a grime-covered figurine from a pouch.
Vyrn: What's that supposed to be? Looks like some dirty trinket to me. And it's ugly too.
Karva: Hehehe... I thought something like this might happen, so I swiped the best thing there was.
Katalina: Hmm... The design is pretty intricate, but it doesn't look valuable to me.
Karva: Tsk, tsk. Don't be fooled by the appearance. If you polish it like this... Check it out!
She rubs the figurine against her clothing and then holds it out to show them.
The crew is surprised to see a golden sparkle revealed from beneath the grime.
Lyria: Wow! It's so sparkly!
Katalina: What! Is that thing made completely out of gold?
Karva: I'd say so, based on the weight. It's actually pretty valuable.
Karva: The other treasure hunters hardly glanced at it since it was dirty. What a bunch of amateurs!
Karva: Let's go sell it together when we get to town. As a reward for rescuing me, I'll split the profits with you guys fifty-fifty!
Katalina: What? But picking you up was hardly an issue...
Karva: Hehehe... Nonsense! I insist!
As the Grandcypher makes its way toward a nearby town, Karva and the crew engage in lively conversation.
Karva: No way! The Island of the Astrals?
Vyrn: Yep! (Captain)'s father sent a letter from there.
Karva: Wow... I can hardly believe my ears. Are you telling me there are seriously people crazy enough to try to get there?
Vyrn: Hey! What's that supposed to mean!
Karva: Hold on, you've got me all wrong! I think it sounds fascinating! We're talking about incredible treasures and a super advanced civilization, right?
Vyrn: Well... We don't actually know if that stuff's true...
Karva bombards the crew with questions about the Island of the Astrals.
She soon realizes that the crew is serious about traveling there.
Karva: Hehe... As a treasure hunter, how could I not be excited? Especially with people trying to get to the Island of the Astrals right in front of me!
Karva: Take me with you! If you're going there, you must be interested in investigating the ruins left behind by the Astrals, right?
Karva: I've had my fill of ordinary ruins. And I'm interested in the treasures waiting to be found on the Island of the Astrals.
Vyrn: Hmm... I guess we don't really have a lot of treasure hunters on board...
Karva: I'll try not to be a burden! I'll help you guys safely get treasures from sky ruins!
Karva: I'm a topflight treasure hunter, especially when it comes to knowledge and skills for avoiding traps! We can split any treasure we find! What do you say?
Choose: I don't mind if we make money.
Katalina: Hmm... We certainly could use another source of revenue.
Karva: Hehehe... It's decided then! We'll divide any treasure equally!
Katalina: But aren't you a treasure hunter? I would have expected you to be more greedy.
Karva: Really?
Vyrn: Katalina's got a point. Isn't it kinda weird to talk about splitting treasures with people you barely know?
Karva: Well... Treasure isn't the only thing I'm after.
Vyrn: Huh? What else do you want?
Karva: Do I really have to explain? Do mountaineers need a reason for climbing mountains?
Lyria: Um... Mountain climbers? I'm not really sure what you mean...
Karva: Hehehe... Let's not sweat the details! I just love exploring ruins! You can count on me to handle any traps!
Choose: This has to be a trap.
Vyrn: Yeah... This sounds a little too good to be true...
Karva: Hey! Just because I like getting caught in traps, that doesn't mean I like entrapping people.
Vyrn: I'm not sure how I feel about people who like gettin' caught in traps either...
Karva: I want to see Astral ruins! And the Island of the Astrals!
Karva: Come on, please! I crave excitement!
After listening to Karva go on at length about her love for ruins, (Captain) finally gives in and lets her join the crew.
Karva: Woohoo! Hehehe! Thank you, (Captain)!
Karva: When it comes to ruins, leave everything to me! Especially those pesky traps!
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Karva: I'm psyched! I've never raided Astral ruins before... This is going to be a blast!
Katalina: By the way... do you only deal with ruins?
Karva: Of course! Something like, say, a shipwreck with no traps whatsoever is boring!
Lyria: Um... I see... That's pretty unusual.
Vyrn: Good grief... What a weirdo.
Thus the treasure hunter Karva joins (Captain) and company on their journey.
She believes that wherever there's a trap, there's treasure. Her flair for treasure hunting will prove to be a great asset to the crew.